Reutte district

Reutte district is an administrative area in northern Tyrol that covers multiple valleys and mountain regions with many villages and small towns. The landscape includes areas between mountain ranges where settlements follow the valleys and hillsides.

The district was shaped under Habsburg rule and took its modern form through administrative reforms over the centuries. The town of Reutte received market town status from Sigmund in 1489.

The towns within this district keep Tyrolean customs alive through regular festivals, traditional music, and local food specialties. Visitors can experience these traditions directly in village restaurants and during seasonal celebrations.

The area is easily reached from lowland regions and has several border crossings to Bavaria for visitors from the north. Most villages are accessible by car or local bus, though mountain roads can be challenging in winter conditions.

The municipality of Jungholz forms an unusual geographic situation where access requires driving through German territory, with no direct road link to other Austrian towns. This reflects the complex border history of the Alpine region.

Location: Tyrol

Capital city: Reutte

Shares border with: Oberallgäu, Ostallgäu, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Imst District, Landeck District, Bludenz District, Bregenz District

Website: https://tirol.gv.at/bh-reutte

GPS coordinates: 47.40000,10.50000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26